The election of Mrs. von der Leyen is positive for the EU. because he had a successful, highly productive tenure amid a litany of crises, from the pandemic to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its effects on inflation and the economy. The path towards the green and digital transition was also very positive in terms of promoting initiatives.
The election of the outgoing president is also very positive for Greece, not only because she has excellent relations with the prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakiswho together with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk they were the two leaders who proposed her as a candidate of the European People’s Party, but also because she supported our country in difficult times.
From the crisis in the Euros with the Turkish-motivated migrants to the massive funding of our country from the Recovery Fund, where we get the largest amount per capita in grants, Mrs von der Leyen has been a real help.
In yesterday’s vote, it received the support of the three pro-European political groups of the European Parliament (Centre-Right, Socialists, Liberals), while it was favored by the Greens. The Far Right, the Left and the majority of Eurosceptics voted once morest it.
Before the vote, Ms von der Leyen addressed MEPs setting out her program for the next five years.
The most important of her announcements was, without a doubt, the commitment that she will promote the European air defense shield of Europe with EU funding. This is the joint proposal made by Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Donald Tusk, while the support of the Commission now increases the prospects for the implementation of this important plan.
The fact that yesterday shortly following Mrs. von der Leyen’s commitment, Moscow launched an attack once morest her, accusing the E.U. for militarization, escalation and confrontation is indicative of how much the Russian leadership is bothered by the implementation of the plan.
As the President of the Commission mentioned on this matter, in cooperation with the member states and in coordination with NATO, a series of defense projects of common European interest will be proposed, starting with a European air defense shield and defense in cyberspace. For example, an integrated air defense system – a European shield, not only to protect our airspace. but as a strong symbol of European unity in defense matters, he said.
Its other initiatives include a new ‘Clean Industry Deal’, as well as a European Competition Fund for the Innovation Union. He announced that he would boost European security by doubling Europol’s staff and tripling Frontex’s staff to control the EU’s external borders to 30,000. He proposed a “European Shield Republic” to counter the manipulation of information and interference by third parties, as well as a new plan to reduce the cost of housing.
Ms von der Leyen also proposed a plan for agricultural production, to address the need to adapt to climate change and a road map for women’s rights. Saying that “we must allow young people to make the most of Europe’s freedoms”, he stressed the importance of the Erasmus+ programme, mental health, but also tackling issues related to the time young people spend in front of screens and on social media networking. networking, referring specifically to the use of addictive practices.
Regarding enlargement, it is emphasized that the rule of law and fundamental values will continue to be the cornerstones of the EU’s enlargement policy, while it will appoint an enlargement commissioner.
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